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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 89-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
COMPREHENSIVE TORT REFORM LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, in the 1988 General Election, Alaska's voters
demonstrated their strong support for tort reform by passing
Ballot Measure No.2, enacting pure several liability, by an
overwhelming majority of 71.8%; and
WHEREAS, it is clear that Alaskans want a fair, effi-
cient and consistent civil justice system; and
WHEREAS, enacting pure several liability is only the
beginning of the reforms needed if Alaska is to have a civil
justice system which will assure that a higher proportion of
damage payments go to plaintiffs while protecting the rights
of defendants and the public; and
WHEREAS, the chaotic state of Alaska's civil justice
system has added to the high cost of obtaining adequate
insurance coverage and has jeopardized the ability of local
governments to provide the facilities and services Alaska's
communities desire and need; and
WHEREAS, the 16th Alaska Legislature has the opportuni-
ty to enact comprehensive legislation which will result in a
justice system that will best serve the interest of all
Alaskans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The 16th Alaska Legislature is urged to
enact comprehensive tort reform legislation in 1989.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this ----13- day of ",ph,."",.y , 19~.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 89-010
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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HARR . GIE"S ER, MAYOR
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
GIESELER, DUNHAM, HILTON, MEEHAN, NOLL, O'BRIEN, SIMUTIS
NONE
NONE
NONE
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PERKINS COlE, Attorneys for
the City of Seward, Alaska
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City Clerk City Attorney
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